When does a dead end structure see more weight from the tensioner/puller?

A dead end structure experiences more weight from the tensioner or puller when set up closer to the structure. This is because the closer proximity to the dead end means that any force exerted by the tensioning equipment is directly transmitted to the structure itself, resulting in a higher effective load on the dead end. When the tensioner or puller is positioned nearer, the angles created by the tension on the wire are steeper, leading to greater vertical forces being applied to the structure.

In contrast, setting up the tensioner further away tends to distribute the load more evenly and reduces the vertical component of the force acting on the dead end structure, effectively resulting in less weight. Heavier equipment does not inherently impact the forces transferred to the dead end in relation to positioning, as load dynamics remain constant regardless of equipment weight. Lastly, while strong wind conditions can add to the overall load impacting a structure, they do not change the fundamental mechanics of how weight from a tensioner/puller is transmitted based on its setup distance.